Hey quick gut check: Is your portfolio a "highlight reel" or a "dumping ground"?

If it’s the latter, you’re making the same mistake most freelancers make.

You’re trying to be the Cheesecake Factory, with its 21-page menu with 250+ items on it.

Your thought process is "there's something for everyone". And yet… no one knows what you’re actually great at.

In this episode of the 6 Figure Creative Podcast, I call this out for what it is:

The Portfolio Paradox: the more work you show, the fewer clients you actually land.

In this episode, I’ll show you:

Why your “impressive” portfolio isn’t converting

The silent signals a cluttered portfolio sends to clients

And how to fix it with a Greatest Hits-style approach that builds trust fast

If you want clients saying “hell yes” instead of “next!"... listen to this episode.

For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/364

Ever been to a spa?

You get a menu with 12 fancy options… and no idea which one you actually need.

Do you need the Ocean Quartz Detox Wrap for $149 or the Rejuvenating Himalayan Sound Bath Experience for $399?

You have no idea.

Now imagine you're about to spend $5K to $10K (or more), and you’re handed the same kind of “pick-your-own-adventure” PDF.

This is exactly what I've seen freelancers do in their sales process, and it's losing you clients you should’ve closed.

In this week’s episode of the 6 Figure Creative Podcast, I break down the “spa menu pricing” trap, and show you how to sell like a doctor instead.

Doctors don’t give you options. They listen, diagnose, and prescribe.

That’s what your clients want too (bc you're the expert of your domain).

If you want to...

Close more gigs

Speed up your sales cycle (i.e. how long it takes to close a client)

Charge what you’re truly worth

...then don’t miss this one.

For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/363

Most freelancers aren’t selling to strangers.

They’re stuck relying on referrals and word-of-mouth… So they never realize how fragile their business actually is.

Because when that word-of-mouth dries up and you finally try to reach outside your cozy little network?

Suddenly the “no’s” and ghosting start piling up.

And it’s not because your work isn’t good.

It’s not because your prices are too high.

It’s because you’re asking people to take a leap… With no parachute.

This week’s episode is about fixing that with Risk Reversal and Guarantees.

And it’s one of the most powerful ways to get more “hell yes” responses—even from people you just met.

This episode breaks down:

If you want more clients, faster closes, and fewer “let me think about it” replies…

This episode will change how you pitch, forever.

For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/362

One of my clients has the dream setup:

Sounds awesome, right?

But when we looked under the hood… He was making just $0.23 per visitor.

Twenty. Three. Cents.

Let that sink in.

That’s LESS than $5k/month from 20,000 website visitors.

I nearly threw my laptop.

That same traffic, with a real sales process? Could be worth $20k… even $50k.

This is the myth of passive sales. It feels efficient. It looks scalable.

But for service businesses? It’s an income-killer.

Passive sales feel great… until you realize you’re leaving tens of thousands of dollars on the table.

Every. Single. Month.

Your income per website visitor is way more important than your total traffic.

That single metric—earnings per visitor—exposes how effective (or broken) your sales process really is.

Most freelancers think more eyeballs = more money.

In this episode, I break down why you don’t need more traffic. You need more $$$ per visitor.

I’m talking:

If you’re serious about hitting $100k, $250k, or beyond, this is the lever to pull.

For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/361

As you scale past $100k as a creative freelancer, something starts to break:

YOU become the bottleneck.

No wonder things feel chaotic.

But here’s the good news: You can fix this without hiring a team.In this episode of the 6FC Podcast, I walk you through the 3 systems that multiply your output (and your income) — without adding a single person to your payroll.

✅ Client onboarding systems

✅ Project delivery systems

✅ Communication systems

Set these up once, and you’ll never look back.

For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/360

At first, every new lead feels like a win.

(Finally, people want to work with me!)

But if you actually want to break into multi-six figures? You need to say "no" more than ever.

Because every bad-fit client you say yes to drains your creativity, clogs your calendar, and burns you out before you even realize it’s happening.

In this week’s episode, I'm breaking down The 5-Step Client Filter Every High-Earning Freelancer Needs — so you can stop wasting time on the wrong projects and start building the freelance business you actually want.

Because getting clients isn’t the finish line. It’s where we really need to start protecting our time, our creativity, and our sanity.

For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/359

Every freelancer knows the feeling…

One week, you’re slammed with work.

The next? Crickets.

And in those quiet weeks, you’re either putting out fires or you panic and slash your rates to get anything booked.

But here’s the truth:

Those “lulls” are the reason you’re stuck under $200k.

Not your talent.

Not your pricing.

Not the economy.

If you want to consistently hit multi-six figures, you need what I call a Demand Engine — a 4-part system that keeps your inbox full and your calendar booked before the slow weeks hit.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through exactly how to build it — using tools, automations, and strategies we’ve battle-tested across dozens of six-figure+ freelancers.

Let’s fix your “calendar problem” once and for all.

For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/358

If you're trying to break into multi-six figures as a freelancer, this might sound familiar:

But somehow… you’re still stuck around $100k–$150k.

The problem? It’s not your pricing. It’s not your marketing.

It’s that your service isn’t built to scale.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to package what you already do into a clear, repeatable service that sells easier, delivers faster, and actually scales.

This is the path to breaking through the $200k, $300k, even $500k+ ceiling - without burning out.

For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/357

Most freelancers plateau at $50K.

Some break six figures "by accident". Same thing as $50k, but you just stay a bit busier (usually because you have a larger network or are in a better niche).

But multi six-figures? No one stumbles in a $300k+ per year freelance business. That takes a whole new approach.

In this new podcast series, I’m breaking down what separates the $50K freelancer from the $300K+ business owner.

It starts with 7 hard-hitting mindset shifts.

Like:

→ The overlooked reason most freelancers never hit $200K

→ The silent killer keeping most freelancers stuck at average income

→ The “business owner lens” that multiplies your revenue without working more hours

→ Why “doing great work” isn’t the thing that gets you paid more

This is Part 1 of The Multi-6-Figure Freelancer Playbook, and if you're stuck at a plateau, this is your next move.

For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/356

Let’s say you hired a personal trainer with the goal of "getting into shape"…

But instead of coaching you, they literally did the workouts for you.

They ran the miles. They lifted the weights. They meal-prepped and tracked every calorie.

Meanwhile, you’re on the sofa binging White Lotus... and somehow you get in the best shape of your life.

That would break the entire fitness industry.

But in business, that’s exactly how it works. You hire people. They do the work. You get the results.

Yet most 6 figure freelancers stay stuck. Overbooked. Overwhelmed. Dropping the ball on clients because they can’t take on more work… but also can’t say no to more money.

If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.

I’m breaking down exactly how to scale beyond that low six-figure plateau - without drowning in work.

Whether you want to build a micro-agency to multiple six figures or a full-blown team to seven figures, this is the roadmap to hiring smart, working less, and making more.

For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/355